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The tree will be up until Jan. 2. The materials for leaving a note are on a table nearby. Cerbin said the notes are being sent to wounded warriors -- soldiers, most of them amputees, in U.S. hospitals.

Some messages are simple. "Stay Low," wrote Bella.

Some are more personal.

"Thanks Brother Joshua Galarza for serving our country. I love you a lot and I miss you lots. Keep on going and don't stop," writes Coralys Torres.

"In honor of my brother who served in the U.S. Air Force only 2 die in Germany from a brain tumor. I love U and will always remember U. John Luther Inman. Love from your Big Sis," is another message.

"In honor of my son Taylor Warren. I pray God always brings him home to his loved ones. Love ya mom," dangles from a limb.

Right next to it is a note, "I love my soldier, my hero and a brave daddy to his kids of 3!"

The message from Asia T. reads, "God stands with him through it all. I am only 1 year old but I have a daddy who fights for me. He overcomes what stands in his way but I can surely say he makes sure he comes home to me. He is my daddy, the strong and brave."